The Joel Fund

??You're Invited!!?? Join us on Wednesday, April 9th from 8am-9:30am for our Data Party! ??You participated in our 2024 Impact Survey, now you get to see the results and collaborate with The Joel Fund to bring new ideas to our programs. Enjoy breakfast and a fun, collaborative session with the TJF Team! ??We want to hear your thoughts! Register for the Data Party by visiting https://lnkd.in/ewY3XBuG

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Bob Woodruff Foundation's Annual Summit in Charlotte, NC. It was a great day of connecting and learning from industry experts! Thank you Bob Woodruff Foundation and Veterans Bridge Home for putting on an amazing event!

??Registration is still open for the One-Day Workshops and Events!?? ??All veterans and their family members are invited to participate in exciting workshops, including lightbox poetry, interplay, two clay workshops, book binding, and Family Studio Sunday! ??For class details or to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/eFzy3_GD

??Tickets are on sale now!?? ??Bags-N-BBQ is just one month away!!?? Join us on Saturday, April 12th for an afternoon of cornhole, award-winning BBQ, entertainment, and other activities, all while supporting The Joel Fund! ??Grab your tickets at https://lnkd.in/eeszk2-S

?? New Class Alert!!!?? ???? The Joel Fund invites all military-connected women to join us for a new Women's Fiber Arts Class, "Weaving a Waterfall." Learn to weave a landscape tapestry using a circle loom that will be displayed in The Joel Fund's Spring Student Showcase in May! ? You can register now at https://lnkd.in/eC_DF29p The Joel Fund is supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. #UnitedArtsWake #WakeArts #Arts919

?? The Joel Fund attended the NC Governor's Working Group SMVF Summit last week. This was an insightful event, offering opportunities to collaborate and discuss social determinants of health that are impacting veterans and their families in NC. We are excited to apply this information to our work in the community!

????Are you familiar with The Joel Fund's Operation ART? ??Started in 2017, this community-focused arts program offers low-cost classes to all veterans and military family members. ??Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gpYBPu37

???? There is some beautiful work coming out of our monthly clay workshop! ?? With support from Creative Forces and our partnership with the local VA, we are able to provide this workshop for veterans with visual impairment. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts' Creative Forces initiative and are in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance. #creativeforces

??Tickets on sale now!?? ??Bags-N-BBQ is back!!?? Join us on Saturday, April 12th for an afternoon of cornhole, award-winning BBQ, entertainment, and other activities, all while supporting The Joel Fund! ??Grab your tickets at https://lnkd.in/eJS-_tya

?? We had a wonderful time on Saturday at Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee's 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event! ?? Thank you so much to the Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee for your partnership. We are looking forward to the quarterly Veterans Breakfast on April 7th!